MUMBAI, Oct 31 (Reuters): Indian shares surged nearly 2 per cent on Friday to record highs for the second consecutive day after Bank of Japan's surprise expansion of its massive stimulus programme raised hopes for additional foreign inflows, boosting blue-chips....
TOKYO, Oct 31 (AFP): Japan's public pension fund -- the world's biggest -- said Friday it will double the amount of equities in its investment portfolio, as it seeks higher returns to cope with a rapidly ageing population. The unprecedented...
NEW DELHI, Oct 31 (Reuters): India has paid around $310 to $315 a tonne to import about 12,000 tonnes of wheat from Australia, despite overflowing grain bins at home, as flour millers and traders turn abroad for cheaper and more...
SINGAPORE, Oct 31, 2014 (BSS/AFP) - Oil prices fell in Asia today, pressured by a stronger dollar as dealers speculated over whether the will Federal Reserve lift interest rates sooner than later, analysts said. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for...
LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters): Gold and silver slumped to their lowest since 2010 on Friday as the dollar and stock markets soared following a new round of quantitative easing by the Bank of Japan and U.S. data showing a robust...
A ten-day Turkish Food Festival organised by the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka began at the Water Garden Brasserie Restaurant (Lobby Level) in the city Thursday last, says a press release. Brig General Jahangir Alam, Managing Director, Sena Hotel...
LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters): Gasoline prices in all parts of the United States are tied to Brent rather than the domestic crude oil benchmark WTI, according to a detailed study published on Thursday by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The...
MYANMAR, Oct 31 (agencies): Myanmar's political and ethnic leaders agreed Friday to work together on reforms and peace talks ahead of a 2015 election after U.S. President Barack Obama urged the government to make every effort to end ethnic conflict....
JERUSALEM, Oct 31 (agencies): Muslim worshippers over the age of 50 returned to pray at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, a day after Israeli authorities shut down all access to the sacred compound following violence in...
BEIJING, Oct 31 (AP): Afghanistan's new president invited the Taliban to join in a peace process backed by the international community Friday, an unusual direct reference to the insurgents who have stepped up attacks in an attempt to bring down...
KOBANI, Oct 31 (Reuters): Cloaked in Kurdish flags, thousands of people lined the roads to cheer on a military convoy headed for what was -- until recently -- an obscure Syrian border town, now the focus of a global war...
Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore has announced his resignation, following violent protests at his attempt to extend his 27-year rule, reports BBC. Mr Compaore issued a statement saying the presidency was now vacant and urging elections within 90 days. An...
Life goes on for nurse in standoff over Ebola MAINE, Oct 31: In between going on a bike ride and taking delivery of a pizza, nurse Kaci Hickox and her boyfriend did chores and watched a movie while state officials...
KHULNA, Oct 31 (UNB): Players, officials and support staff of both Bangladesh and Zimbabwe cricket teams are now in the city to play the second Test of the three-match Bashundhara Cement Test series at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium from...
PARIS, Oct 31 (AFP): Andy Murray guaranteed his place at the World Tour Finals Thursday while Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer stayed neck and neck in their battle for world number one at the Paris Masters. Djokovic overcame Frenchman Gael...
Star Sports and Quantum Foundation won their respective matches of the Marcel LED Television First Division Handball League Friday at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the city, reports BSS. On the day, Star Sports beat...
Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club beat Dhaka United Sports Club 2- 1 in a match of the Bengal Group Senior Division Football League match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium Friday, reports UNB. Parvez and Rummon scored one goal each for the winners...
The first ever Invitational Cycling (woman) competition will be held today (Saturday) at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city, reports BSS. State Minister for Finance and Planning Ministry MA Mannan, MP, is expected to open the daylong meet as...
Five teams of the Dhaka Metropolis First Division Cricket League won their Friday's respective matches at the different venues in Dhaka, Savar and Fatullah, reports UNB. In the day's matches, Indira Road Krira Chakra defeated Uttara Sporting Club by 37...
ABU DHABI, Oct 31 (AFP): In-form Younis Khan continued his imperious form with a double hundred to pulverise Australia on the second day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi Friday. At the break, Younis was not out on 205...
SYDNEY, Oct 31 (AFP): South Africa hope a win against Australia in a Twenty20 series getting under way this week will set them on the path for a successful summer, coach Russell Domingo said Friday. The Proteas are in Australia...
Nishikori remains on course for ATP Finals PARIS, Oct 31: Despite being one of the smallest players on the Tour, Kei Nishikori's performances are not going unnoticed at home. Nishikori, who is bidding to become the first Asian-born player to...
Ziaur Rahman | 2014-11-01 00:00:00
A top UN official praised Bangladesh's substantial progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) under its drive for higher economic growth and also in disaster-preparedness aimed at mitigating the country's vulnerability to natural calamity. UNDP Assistant Secretary-General Michael O'Neill,...
FE Report The government will provide loans at a single-digit rate of interest to low-income group of people for purchasing flats. "We are considering introducing bank loans at a single-digit interest rate for the limited-income group of people for buying...
FE Report | 2014-11-01 00:00:00
Prices of chicken and some winter vegetables declined in the city kitchen markets on Friday compared to a week ago. Most of other commodity prices showed static trend on the day, traders said. Broiler chicken was sold at Tk120-130 per...
FE Report The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) will organise a national seminar on banking titled "Future Vision" today (Saturday) at Radisson Blu Water Garden hotel in the city. Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman is likely to join the...
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has introduced another weekly flight on the Dhaka-London-Dhaka route. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rasheed Khan Menon inaugurated the flight at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital Friday. The national flag carrier will operate four flights...
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